"Not Another Tell?"

Last Monday, October 4th, we went from Tell to Tell in the Shephelah, low hills, seeing lots of historical sites.

Tel Tzafit: Biblical Gath of the Philistines, home of Goliath 

Tel Maresha :“Bell Caves”, olive press, columbaria, cistern house, tombs

Bell Caves

Dove Cote

Olive Press

Tomb

Megan, me, Chelsea, Lizzie, and Allysa

Highlights:

• Brother Jackson explained how Olive Oil is used to bless because it is symbolic to the atonement of Christ. Through his blood we are healed because he spilt it for us. The oil is a representation of Christ.  
• Also, I really like seeing the Dove Coat. It was AMAZING! A couple girls and I had a lot of fun taking pictures. 
• The final stop at Tel Maresha was my favorite because we went into these little rooms that had tombs that were painted. 
• Lizzie, Alyssa, and I climbed into the tombs to take some funny pictures. We had so much fun, especially getting ice cream afterwards.     

Tel Lachise Ancient fortress city of Judah

Tel Azekah: View of the Valley of Elah, Site of David and Goliath

using my sling shot on the site of David and Goliath